Saturday, January 27, 2007

Great Stuff

Our first devised piece of the year went very well. The holocaust is not an easy subject to tackle when trying to deal with a year full of comedy.

Still, the last image of our piece 'The seven stages of prejudice' was hair standing up stuff.

There was the theme from Platoon playing in the back round as the company walk (one by one) onto the stage. They walk on in character, and as they walk the character traits fall and they drop to the floor. Mean while the hosts are squeezing the life out of a globe in the background.

I had a tear as the enormity of the holocaust hit home.

Well done guys, you've given me confidence, you entertained me and moved me.....I also had a beverage. Perfect.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Set and everything

January targets are all being met. What we need to do now is keep all the information on file.

The Broadway aside to being our residency is also council run. This means that it will have a similar program to the Key Theatre in Peterborough where this Holocaust performance will take place next week.

I wonder if Martin is aware of our devising skills. We've never even pushed the issue.

First Day

He's a big loss. Still family commitments have to take charge and i'm proud of his decision. A big money job should help him through the year, and he can bloody well take me for a pint.

It's hard juggleing things in this job, i can't even begin to imagine what it would be like with four children, a beautiful wife and a cat to look after.

Rob if your listening, I salute you!!

Holocaust first day was real good. I think we're going to come up with something completely of the wall. We have built a good understanding of what it means to devise a show, now we've just got to look at content. The ideas are coming thick and fast. That is a good sign.

Friday, January 05, 2007

I've just cracked it.

Yeah i've just cracked my head on a basin. I bent down to pick up a sock after a very relaxing bath, then crack... I had to sit down for five minutes not sure if I was making a meal of it, or whether infact yes I was emergency room bound. It bloody hurt, and my new years resolution to stop swearing is over. Damn!!!

I've been working hard on Holocaust stuff and i'm near ready to start work with the students....wait a minute, my vision is fine and i'm not wearing my glasses.